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California's Manufacturing Network (CMN)

Serving California's Diverse Manufacturing Community

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California’s Manufacturing Network (CMN) was formed and is led by CMTC to expand capabilities and capacity to efficiently serve small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) statewide.

This Network delivers services that address the regional challenges driven by a diverse manufacturing community. The Network is a collaboration of 24 partners focused on serving SMMs in rural and urban areas statewide.

CMN has increased the number of SMMs served by CMTC across the state to more than 1,700 companies annually, which adds significant economic impact for manufacturers and the public good of the State of California.

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Region #1 Northern California


BUTTE The Training Place

Butte College, The Training Place

The team of Butte College instructors hold training credentials and certifications with Global Training Industry talent development partners.

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CED

Center for Economic Development at California State University, Chico

The Center provides regional leaders with accurate and timely information to address the socio-economic challenges and opportunities facing the region.

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GMI

NoRTEC, Grow Manufacturing Initiative (GMI)

The Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC), is a consortium of eleven Northern California Counties established to address the needs of job seekers and businesses in the region.

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Region #2 San Francisco Bay Area


Biocom

Biocom California

For over 29 years, Biocom California has helped move the life science industry forward with transformative resources that enable companies to make meaningful connections.

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EBEDA

East Bay Economic Development Alliance

Founded in 1990, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) was born out of the recognition by top leaders of the need to work together and tackle shared challenges.

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Manex

Manex

The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence dba Manex was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit 501c3 corporation to partner with the U.S. Department of Commerce as an NGO Manufacturing Extension Center under NIST MEP.

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SFMade

SFMade

SFMade is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting local manufacturers since 2010. SFMade's mission is to help manufacturers thrive, innovate, and create good jobs for a more diverse and sustainable Bay Area.

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Region #3 Sacramento Area


CMTA

California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) - Statewide Association Partner

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association works to improve and enhance a strong business climate for California’s 30,000 manufacturing, processing, and technology-based companies.

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Manex

Manex

The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence dba Manex was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit 501c3 corporation to partner with the U.S. Department of Commerce as an NGO Manufacturing Extension Center under NIST MEP.

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Sacramento Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SVMA)

Sacramento Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SVMA)

SVMA is organized by and for Sacramento Manufacturers. As the region’s manufacturers, SVMA is committed to working with educators and industry partners to proactively develop vocational, educational, and workforce initiatives and programs leading to fulfilling manufacturing career paths for our region’s students and workforce.

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Region #4 Central Coast


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Santa Cruz Works

Santa Cruz Works strives to cultivate a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Santa Cruz County. They do this by supporting companies, startups, and local professionals in reaching success, building interconnections and knowledge within their ecosystem, and enhancing the visibility of local tech companies in the wider community.

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Region #5 Central Valley


SJVMA

Fresno Business Council, San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA)

The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) is an organization of the Valley’s manufacturing leaders advancing their industry and creating a world-class workforce at the local level.

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Kern Economic Development Corporation

Kern Economic Development Corporation (Kern EDC) is a public-private partnership that brings together private businesses, education, elected officials, and non-profit organizations for the purpose of a single goal: creating a strong and diverse economy for Kern County.

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Opportunity Stanislaus

Opportunity Stanislaus

Opportunity Stanislaus is all about improving the economic vitality of Stanislaus County. They do that by helping local entrepreneurs start a business, by attracting innovative companies to the county, and by helping employers grow their businesses.

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Region #6 Los Angeles Area


CMTC

⭐ California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) - Statewide Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center

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CFA

California Fashion Association

The California Fashion Association (CFA) was organized in 1995, as a non-profit public benefit 501(c)(6) Corporation.

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El Camino Community College District

El Camino's innovative curriculum and training seeks to help keep the talent pipeline filled, ensuring the South Bay and the broader Los Angeles region continue to prosper.

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Glendale

Glendale College Professional Development Center

The Professional Development Center (PDC) of Glendale Community College has been providing state-funded and fee-based training in Southern California since 1985.

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LAEDC

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is a nonprofit organization focused on equitable economic growth in the Los Angeles region.

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NAAC

National Asian American Coalition (NAAC)

The National Asian American Coalition (NAAC) is a US Dept. of Treasury Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a HUD-Approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit Housing Counseling Agency providing comprehensive, affordable homeownership counseling to over 25,000 minority families in California.

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Region #7 Inland Empire


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Manufacturers' Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE)

The Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) supports and provides education on manufacturing topics to manufacturers, employees, students, and the community.

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Riverside Community College District

Located in the heart of downtown Riverside, RCC’s beautifully manicured 108-acre campus combines historic architecture with modern technologies.

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SBCCD

San Bernardino Community College District

Founded in 1926, the San Bernardino Community College District is the home of Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College and Empire KVCR 91.9 FM and TV Channel 24.

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Region #9 San Diego Area


Biocom

Biocom California

For over 29 years, Biocom California has helped move the life science industry forward with transformative resources that enable companies to make meaningful connections.

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IVEDC

Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation

Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation is a partnership of private enterprise and local government united by the common vision to expand and diversify the local economy.

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ECEDC

San Diego's East County Economic Development Council

Since 1984, East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC) has been at the forefront of promoting economic development, spurring stimulation of investment in East County, and fostering partnership and cooperation among businesses and organizations throughout San Diego County.

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SCEDC

San Diego's South County Economic Development Council

The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders, to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region.

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